7 Products That Make Dorm Life More Sustainable
Even busy college students can be a little more eco-friendly with these sustainable dorm essentials

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Whether you're shopping for clothes or creative storage solutions, it feels like there isn't much time to think about how to be sustainable in college. But, even in between all those late nights studying and club meetings you'll be attending, there are some easy ways to live more sustainably as a full-time college student.
From reusable bowl covers for late-night leftovers to sustainable towels, these dorm essentials make college life more eco-friendly.
7 Eco-Friendly Dorm Essentials

1. Reusable Bowl Covers
No more spending money on endless rolls of plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Instead, use these reusable bowl covers that are made to last for years to come. Better yet, they're machine-washable for easy cleaning.

2. Stasher Bag Bundle
Say goodbye to plastic baggies and hello to this fun option that does the planet good. The endlessly reusable, non-toxic silicone storage bags can be used for food, travel, and beyond. You can even use them to make waste-free popcorn in the microwave.

4. Blueland Clean Essentials Kit
You can keep your dorm room clean (and be sustainable while doing it) with Blueland's Clean Essentials. The kit comes with a foaming hand soap, multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner, and a glass and mirror cleaner to help you tackle germs in just about every part of your room. Plus, the bottles are reusable and the refills are plastic-free, so you'll never have to throw away another spray bottle again.

5. Countertop Compost Bin
Did you know food scraps don't break down in landfills? Instead of tossing food in the trash, drop your scraps in this countertop-worthy compost bin. It's made from biodegradable bamboo fiber, has a spot for a charcoal filter (no smells here!), and is super compact.

6. Ettitude Bamboo Hair Towel
Dry your hair with this absorbent bamboo towel that's just as gentle on your strands as it is on the planet. It's suitable for most hair types, hypoallergenic, free from harmful chemicals, and ideal for sensitive skin.

7. Stanley IceFlow™ Flip Straw Tumbler
Are you really a college student if you're not carrying your reusable water bottle around campus at all times? Stanley's tumbler keeps your water ice-cold for hours, is fully leakproof, and has a built-in flip straw.

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